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Steve CarmodyA federal appeals court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case that will affect the fates of hundreds of Iraqi nationals living in Michigan. Scores of Iraqi nationals living in Metro Detroit were picked up as part of a nationwide sweep by federal immigration agents. The ACLU claims many face persecution, torture or death if they are returned to Iraq because they are Christian. Last summer, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to prevent their deportations. The Trump Administration is appealing the injunction and a separate judge’s order prohibiting prolonged detention without a bond hearing. The appeals court decision could aff ect some 1400 Iraqis with removal orders.Appeals court hears arguments in Iraqi deportation casehttp://michiganradio.org/post/appeals-court-hears-arguments-iraqi-deportation-case
35513 as http://michiganradio.orgSun, 22 Apr 2018 01:26:41 +0000Appeals court hears arguments in Iraqi deportation caseEmma Winowiecki Deportations and arrests of undocumented immigrants without criminal records soared in President Donald Trump's first year of office. The Detroit Free Press analyzed data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S Border Patrol (USBP), and found a significant increase in the deportations and arrests of non-criminal immigrants.Deportations, arrests of Michigan immigrants without criminal records skyrocket under Trumphttp://michiganradio.org/post/deportations-arrests-michigan-immigrants-without-criminal-records-skyrocket-under-trump
35071 as http://michiganradio.orgTue, 20 Mar 2018 15:17:05 +0000Deportations, arrests of Michigan immigrants without criminal records skyrocket under TrumpRick PlutaThe ACLU is trying to force the release of Iraqi detainees being held by federal immigration authorities. The civil liberties group filed a motion today with a federal judge in Detroit. This is happening as the first round of detainees are getting their government files, which will allow them to start the process of having their cases re-opened. Miriam Aukerman is an ACLU attorney. She says hundreds of detainees have been locked up for four or five months without a hearing.ACLU seeks release of Iraqi detainees http://michiganradio.org/post/aclu-seeks-release-iraqi-detainees
33534 as http://michiganradio.orgThu, 09 Nov 2017 02:08:16 +0000ACLU seeks release of Iraqi detainees Rebecca KruthThe Arab-American Civil Rights League is speaking out against legislation that would ban local governments in Michigan from using revenues to "specifically support or otherwise assist" undocumented immigrants. Under HB 5053 , residents of municipalities that don't comply within 60 days would be able to sue or file a complaint about their local government with the state attorney general. The ACRL says the bill "clearly seeks to quash any pro-immigrant local efforts" and could impact services that are available regardless of immigration status such as municipal ID programs, courts and police services ACRL Chairman Nasser Beydoun says it could also lead to local governments racially profiling community members in order to avoid penalties. "The majority of people are good people, but then there's this fringe part of society that hates everybody who's not the same color as them or the same religion as them. [The bill] gives them power to go after these undocumented immigrants," Beydoun saysGroup opposes bill to cut funds that support undocumented immigrantshttp://michiganradio.org/post/group-opposes-bill-cut-funds-support-undocumented-immigrants
33370 as http://michiganradio.orgFri, 27 Oct 2017 02:35:29 +0000Group opposes bill to cut funds that support undocumented immigrantsApril Van BurenFederal immigration officials are scouting possible locations for detention center sites in the greater Detroit area. That’s according to a request for information posted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this month.ICE looking for possible detention center sites near Detroithttp://michiganradio.org/post/ice-looking-possible-detention-center-sites-near-detroit
33263 as http://michiganradio.orgWed, 18 Oct 2017 22:14:25 +0000ICE looking for possible detention center sites near DetroitKate WellsLourdes Salazar Bautista says even though her kids are U.S. citizens and one of them has a scholarship at Michigan State University, she just can’t go back to Mexico next month without them.Recent ICE raid and looming deportations: like a "police state," attorney says http://michiganradio.org/post/recent-ice-raid-and-looming-deportations-police-state-attorney-says
31994 as http://michiganradio.orgSun, 09 Jul 2017 11:10:21 +0000Recent ICE raid and looming deportations: like a "police state," attorney says Steve CarmodyThe city of Lansing is taking a stand against the Trump administration’s attack on “sanctuary cities.”Lansing declares itself a 'Sanctuary City' in defiance of the Trump administrationhttp://michiganradio.org/post/lansing-declares-itself-sanctuary-city-defiance-trump-administration
30672 as http://michiganradio.orgTue, 04 Apr 2017 02:07:13 +0000Lansing declares itself a 'Sanctuary City' in defiance of the Trump administrationBryce HuffmanA man from southwest Detroit has two weeks before he is deported back to Mexico after living in the city for almost 20 years. Mario Hernandez came to the U.S. as an adult without a visa in 1998. He has no criminal record, and his friends and supporters say he has made a positive impact in the community. But it's unlikely Hernandez will be able to stay in the U.S. after his stay of removal request was denied by the U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals.After nearly 20 years in Detroit, undocumented immigrant faces likely deportationhttp://michiganradio.org/post/after-nearly-20-years-detroit-undocumented-immigrant-faces-likely-deportation
30605 as http://michiganradio.orgWed, 29 Mar 2017 22:07:13 +0000After nearly 20 years in Detroit, undocumented immigrant faces likely deportationBryce HuffmanMario Hernandez came to Detroit as an adult from Mexico without a visa in 1998. Hernandez has since started a small business, raised three daughters, and given back to his community. But he may not be able to stay here if the U.S. The Board of Immigration Appeals is considering his appeal of a deportation order. Estrella Hernandez, Mario's oldest daughter, says it wouldn't make any sense to deport her father. “I don't understand, he's a man of God, he's a member of his community, he supports everyone,” Hernandez said about her father. “It's like he's a citizen, he just wasn't born here.” A group of protestors, largely Hernandez's Detroit neighbors and volunteers from Michigan United, wants to keep him from being deported, which they say would hurt his family, his business and his community. Marva De Armas, Hernandez's attorney, thinks he should be allowed to stay in the country because President Trump said his priority was to deport criminals, not people like her client. “Who's aA Mexican immigrant and his family have one more chance to fight his deportationhttp://michiganradio.org/post/mexican-immigrant-and-his-family-have-one-more-chance-fight-his-deportation
30445 as http://michiganradio.orgFri, 17 Mar 2017 20:27:10 +0000A Mexican immigrant and his family have one more chance to fight his deportationStateside Staff"Don't be afraid to call us." That's what Grand Rapids Police Chief David Rahinsky said in a recent meeting of anxious people at the Hispanic Center of West Michigan. The meeting addressed concerns from people who don't know how and if President Trump's immigration crackdown involves local police agencies.Grand Rapids Police Chief: A fearful immigrant community makes it hard for us to do our jobshttp://michiganradio.org/post/grand-rapids-police-chief-fearful-immigrant-community-makes-it-hard-us-do-our-jobs
30225 as http://michiganradio.orgThu, 02 Mar 2017 22:44:32 +0000Grand Rapids Police Chief: A fearful immigrant community makes it hard for us to do our jobsStateside StaffRestaurants depend on immigrants. Nationally, nearly one in five restaurant employees are foreign born. So what could President Trump's new immigration policies mean for the workers, and ultimately for the food service industry?Restaurants struggle to attract workers. Trump’s immigration policies don’t help. http://michiganradio.org/post/restaurants-struggle-attract-workers-trump-s-immigration-policies-don-t-help
30099 as http://michiganradio.orgWed, 22 Feb 2017 21:12:12 +0000Restaurants struggle to attract workers. Trump’s immigration policies don’t help. Kate WellsHere’s a question some doctors and attorneys are getting: if you’re an immigrant – even a legal one – could you get deported for using food stamps? What about Medicaid? There's a lot of fear among immigrants right now that getting public assistance could make them a target. Take the calls Dr. Eric Bouwens started getting a few weeks ago at the Clinica Santa Maria in Grand Rapids. “In the past the week, we’ve had a number of people call us, in a big hurry to get off of their emergency Medicaid or WIC program," he says, referring to the food assistance program for low-income pregnant moms and their babies. “Because they’re concerned that that’s going to trigger them for being sought out for deportation.” Here’s why. First, the Washington Post published a draft executive order that apparently leaked from the White House, saying you can be removed from the U.S. if you get “ public benefits … on the basis of … financial need.” Then, on Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityImmigrants worry public assistance could get them deported http://michiganradio.org/post/immigrants-worry-public-assistance-could-get-them-deported
30086 as http://michiganradio.orgWed, 22 Feb 2017 10:39:00 +0000Immigrants worry public assistance could get them deported Bryce HuffmanLarge numbers of students were absent from Grand Rapids Public Schools today. Officials with the school district believe this was because of the nationwide "Day Without Immigrants" protest. So many students were absent that the district might not be able to count this as an instructional day. School administrators may have to add an extra school day to the calendar. John Helmholdt, a spokesperson for the school district, said no students will be punished for missing school due to the protest. “We truly honor and respect it, but now the event is over and it's back to school time,” Helmholdt said. “Let's make sure we get 100% of our students back in school on Friday.” Helmholdt said the school district might be able to use one of its three remaining snow days instead of extending the school year, but he said there could be financial repercussions if not enough students attended to count as a regular school day. “We're still going to be meeting on Monday with our board of education, we'reLow attendance in Grand Rapids schools could be result of immigrant protestshttp://michiganradio.org/post/low-attendance-grand-rapids-schools-could-be-result-immigrant-protests
30024 as http://michiganradio.orgThu, 16 Feb 2017 23:11:55 +0000Low attendance in Grand Rapids schools could be result of immigrant protestsStateside StaffThere is another executive order on immigration issued by President Donald Trump, beyond the travel ban of seven majority-Muslim countries. This executive order gave U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) broader discretion to arrest undocumented immigrants. The result has been a quick uptick in arrests, more people in detention centers, and an immigrant community that is more fearful of being deported.Trump order has led to more people in detention. Immigration lawyer: Is it worth the moral cost?http://michiganradio.org/post/trump-order-has-led-more-people-detention-immigration-lawyer-it-worth-moral-cost
29936 as http://michiganradio.orgFri, 10 Feb 2017 21:26:33 +0000Trump order has led to more people in detention. Immigration lawyer: Is it worth the moral cost?Kate WellsPolice would have to report anybody they arrest to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, if there’s “probable cause” to think they’re “not legally present in the United States.” That’s under a new bill introduced in the state House of Representatives last month. It’s now heading to the Local Government committee. At the risk of losing state funding, cities, townships and counties would also have to give all employees “written notice” that it’s their “duty to cooperate with … the enforcement of federal and state immigration laws.” Police would also be required to tell the state how many people they report to ICE each year. But some law enforcement officers aren’t fans. “It makes our job more challenging, and I think it makes the community less safe,” says Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton. If a teenager witnesses domestic abuse at home, he says, “in the situation where they don’t have to worry about whether somebody’s going to be deported, possibly at that point the teenagerSome state lawmakers move to crack down on “sanctuary cities” http://michiganradio.org/post/some-state-lawmakers-move-crack-down-sanctuary-cities
29809 as http://michiganradio.orgThu, 02 Feb 2017 02:16:55 +0000Some state lawmakers move to crack down on “sanctuary cities” Stateside StaffAs he campaigned for the presidency, one of Donald Trump 's most consistent messages was aimed at undocumented immigrants. At one point, he promised a deportation force to remove all undocumented immigrants. That message helped get him elected. It remains to be seen what will actually come to pass once Mr. Trump takes office in two weeks, but the increased possibility of immigration raids is out there.Sheriff, researcher explain impact of immigration raids on communities and law enforcementhttp://michiganradio.org/post/sheriff-researcher-explain-impact-immigration-raids-communities-and-law-enforcement
29424 as http://michiganradio.orgThu, 05 Jan 2017 22:04:23 +0000Sheriff, researcher explain impact of immigration raids on communities and law enforcementStateside StaffThe news came in today that Susana Bernabé-Ramirez and her 16-year-old daughter Sayra Hernandez have been deported. That leaves 11-year-old, American-born Isabella Hernandez here in the United States. This creates an even bigger challenge for the family, because Isabella has epilepsy and needs the medical care that she is receiving here in Michigan. We spoke with Bernabé-Ramirez and Sayra in April as they awaited a stay of removal from the Board of Immigration Appeals. Their attorney Brad Thompson joined us to talk about this development.Update: Ypsilanti girl left behind after mother, sister deportedhttp://michiganradio.org/post/update-ypsilanti-girl-left-behind-after-mother-sister-deported
27703 as http://michiganradio.orgFri, 26 Aug 2016 21:13:46 +0000Update: Ypsilanti girl left behind after mother, sister deportedTracy SamiltonAdvocates for undocumented immigrants say a Supreme Court decision hurts millions of families in the U.S. In a tie vote, the Supreme Court let stand a lower court ruling that blocked the president's executive order on immigration. President Obama wanted to stop deportations of undocumented parents with legal resident children. Attorney Ruby Robinson is with the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Robinson says undocumented residents of the U.S. live with tremendous day-to-day insecurity and fear. "Every day when that (undocumented) parent goes to work or the child goes to school, there is no guarantee that the parent will be in the house when that child returns," says Robinson. And he says everyone, not just immigrants, stood to gain from the executive order. "We don't want children to grow up in the United States without parents, we don't want them to be reliant on social services safety nets if a parent is deported. We want families to be together," he says. Robinson says there areMany Michigan undocumented immigrants' hopes dashed by Supreme Court decisionhttp://michiganradio.org/post/many-michigan-undocumented-immigrants-hopes-dashed-supreme-court-decision
26879 as http://michiganradio.orgThu, 23 Jun 2016 21:37:48 +0000Many Michigan undocumented immigrants' hopes dashed by Supreme Court decisionSarah CwiekA suburban Detroit couple is facing federal charges for “harboring undocumented immigrants for commercial gain.” The charges come after five young men, aged 16-23, died in a fire at Roger Tam and Ada Lei’s home last month. Officials say the men were all Mexican nationals in the U.S. illegally. They apparently lived in the Novi home’s basement, and worked at the couple’s nearby Chinese restaurant, Kim's Garden. They were unable to escape when a mattress caught fire there Jan. 31. Novi police chief David Molloy said the fire’s cause is still officially “undetermined,” though officials haven’t ruled out careless smoking. Investigators noted several fire code violations, and Molloy said a smoke detector had been disabled, though it’s not clear who disabled it. Molloy said it appears the men cooked and slept in the basement, and neighbors in the quiet subdivision were apparently unaware they even lived there. “It seems they would work 12, 13, 14 hour days. They would be picked up by Mr. TamNovi couple faces charges in fire that killed five; case raises "human smuggling" worrieshttp://michiganradio.org/post/novi-couple-faces-charges-fire-killed-five-case-raises-human-smuggling-worries
25258 as http://michiganradio.orgFri, 12 Feb 2016 22:50:03 +0000Novi couple faces charges in fire that killed five; case raises "human smuggling" worriesStateside StaffDonald Trump came to Michigan on Tuesday to, well, be Trump. As a few dozen Democrats protested outside the Birch Run Expo Center last night, the crowd inside was certainly receptive to Trump and his message.Trump draws enthusiastic crowd in Birch Runhttp://michiganradio.org/post/trump-draws-enthusiastic-crowd-birch-run
23141 as http://michiganradio.orgWed, 12 Aug 2015 19:56:06 +0000Trump draws enthusiastic crowd in Birch Run